NEW YORK ” First things first: The newly anointed “World’s Fastest Man” does not consider the 100-meter race his favorite. In fact, it wasn’t even part of Usain Bolt’s normal routine until he pleaded ...

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden’s incredible season hit its peak on Sunday. The 24-year-old won her first gold medal in the 100 meters at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Her winning time of 10.61 ...

TOKYO, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Olympic champion Masai Russell believes the "crazy" level of competition in the 100 metres hurdles means the world record is going to fall soon and thinks she could be the ...

TOKYO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Melissa Jefferson-Wooden woke up as the world 100 metres champion and fourth-fastest woman in history after her incredible 10.61 second run in Sunday's final, but she is ...

Melissa Jefferson Wooden produced a stunning performance to win the women's 100 metres world title on Sunday. The 24-year-old American timed 10.61sec in a new championship record, the joint ...